Day: March 17, 2025
Japan to deploy new long-range missiles in southwest islands
Japan is planning to deploy an upgraded version of the Type 12 coastal defense missile system in Kyushu as part of its broader efforts to enhance security in the Ryukyu Archipelago, according to a report by Kyodo News. The deployment, expected to begin by the end of the next fiscal year in March 2026, is…
Read MoreChina’s new Z-8D helicopter spotted during test flight
A newly surfaced image of the Chinese PLAN Naval Aviation Z-8D helicopter has provided the first detailed look at the latest variant of China’s naval rotorcraft. While reports of its development had previously circulated, no clear visuals or technical specifics had been publicly available until now. The Z-8D is a new shipborne version of the…
Read MoreMystery buyer acquires Israeli drone defense system
Israeli defense technology firm SKYLOCK has confirmed the delivery of its advanced Portable Dome counter-drone system to an undisclosed military customer. The announcement, made on Monday by the company, did not reveal the identity of the recipient. “Another Successful Delivery! Proud to announce another successful delivery of the Portable Dome to a military customer, reinforcing…
Read MoreChina’s heavy stealth jet completes second test flight
China’s stealth tactical fighter-bomber, the CAC J-36, has successfully completed its second test flight as confirmed by defense observers in March 2025. The test flight follows the aircraft’s maiden voyage, which took place in December 2024. Currently known details of the heavy “fighter-like” aircraft highlight its stealth design characteristics, notably its distinctive diamond-shaped wing configuration,…
Read MoreAustralia tests surveillance robot with US Army
Australian Defense Force soldiers assigned to the 1st Armored Regiment recently deployed an innovative Ground Unmanned Surveillance Vehicle (GUS) during Project Convergence-Capstone 5 (PC-C5), conducted at Fort Irwin, California, in early March 2025. Project Convergence-Capstone 5 is a significant Joint and Combined military experiment hosted by the U.S. Army to showcase advancements in technology and…
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